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Russia September 20, 2022

Putin determined to pursue 'unifying international agenda,' Russia looks to annex eastern Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is determined to pursue a 'unifying international agenda' as a permanent member of the UN Security Council despite war in Ukraine.

UNITED NATIONS September 20, 2022

Survivors of Iran 'death commission' decry Raisi at United Nations, fill park with 2,000 photos of victims

A lawsuit filed by 16 survivors of the 1988 'death commission' seeks to hold Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi responsible for the thousands killed for political dissent.

New York September 19, 2022

NY surrounds UN headquarters with barricades ahead of UN General Assembly meeting

Ahead of the U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York, the NYPD has made it clear the security will be tighter than usual, with barricades surrounding the U.N. headquarters.

EDUCATION September 19, 2022

Holocaust survivor who endured Nazi medical experiments opposes critical race theory as 'indoctrination'

A Holocaust survivor who endured medical experimentation by the Nazis spoke out strongly against critical race theory in an interview with Fox News Digital.

Europe September 19, 2022

EU to withhold $7.5 billion in funding from Hungary over 'fraud and possible corruption' allegations

The EU will withhold $7.5 billion in funding from Hungary until the country takes steps against the "fraud and possible corruption" allegedly taking place in the country.

UNITED NATIONS September 19, 2022

UN General Assembly draws dictators, presidents as war hits Europe, threatens Asia – but climate remains focus

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres focused on climate crisis and possible famine ahead of the 77th General Assembly, only briefly touching on the conflicts around the world.

Iran September 16, 2022

Iran's 'morality police' accused of murdering woman for not properly wearing hijab, sparking protests

Iran is continuing to crack down and enforce the covering of women's hair in public as more and more Iranian women have dared to confront the regime by taking off head coverings.

Russia September 15, 2022

UN secretary-general says chances of Russia peace deal 'minimal,' working on food exports

The U.N. has worked to try and free up movement through the Black Sea as well as across Ukraine to move grain and fertilizer supplies from both Russia and Ukraine.

UNITED NATIONS September 14, 2022

United Nations report: ‘modern slavery’ on the rise with 50 million people worldwide in forced labor, marriage

A new report from the United Nations shows that modern slavery is on the rise, marking a 25% increase since the last report was released five years ago.

OPINION September 14, 2022

Our leaders must show moral courage in face of oppression

Those who fight for human rights in the worst environments on Earth believe the improbable is possible, that obstacles can be overcome. They must not fight alone.